The Hill Group has joined forces with Legal & General to deliver a major residential development in the heart of Coventry, marking a significant step forward in the City Centre South regeneration scheme. This new partnership — the first of its kind between Hill and institutional investor Legal & General — will focus on delivering 200 affordable homes in the opening phase of the £450 million regeneration project. The homes, to be constructed by Hill, will include 145 designated for social rent and 55 for shared ownership. Spread across the first four buildings on Queen Victoria Road and Market Way, these homes will form a prominent part of the development’s gateway, symbolising the project’s ambition for inclusive urban renewal. Phase one of City Centre South is set to bring forward a total of 991 new homes, alongside 8,000 square metres of commercial space and 17,000 square metres of public open space — transforming Coventry’s city centre into a more liveable and connected urban environment. Andy Hill, chief executive of The Hill Group, said: “From the beginning, we set out to make City Centre South a new benchmark for inclusive regeneration, and this partnership ensures that the very first homes delivered will be genuinely affordable and visibly central to the life at the new development.” Ben Denton, chief executive of Legal & General Affordable Homes, added: “We’re uniquely positioned to deploy significant institutional capital to deliver safe, secure, and affordable homes where they’re most needed, all while ensuring an excellent customer experience. Our involvement in City Centre South perfectly illustrates this commitment, and we’re proud to partner with The Hill Group and Coventry City Council on this vital regeneration project.” Construction on phase one is expected to begin later this year, with the first affordable homes due for completion by late 2027. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Global real estate advisory firm, CBRE, together with Vandermolen Real Estate, are bringing Cotton Quay, a transformative 8-acre virtual freehold development opportunity in the heart of Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, to the market. Sitting within 1km of water frontage, Cotton Quay represents one of the most significant placemaking opportunities in the UK’s residential sector. The site benefits from an implemented hybrid planning consent for 1,493 residential units, hotel accommodation, commercial space, and a lido. More recently, positive pre-application feedback has been received for an expanded Living development totalling 1.6 million sq ft (GIA) and 2,235 units. The site is income-producing, generating approximately £500,000 in gross annual rental income from short-term leases, and is strategically located adjacent to MediaCityUK and overlooks the upcoming £2 billion redevelopment of Old Trafford. Kieran McLaughlin, Senior Director and Head of Residential Land North at CBRE, commented: “Cotton Quay is a truly exceptional opportunity to deliver a landmark waterfront community in one of the UK’s most dynamic and well-connected urban locations. With its scale, and proximity to major employment and cultural hubs, it offers developers the chance to deliver a new truly iconic development of national significance.” Jonathan Vandermolen, CEO of Vandermolen Real Estate, commented: “Cotton Quay represents an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of waterfront living in the UK. Its scale, prime location, and dynamic vision for mixed-use development makes it one of the most exciting projects on the market today. We look forward to engaging with developers and sharing our expertise to assist with a smooth outcome and maximise the value of this super prime opportunity.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat has committed to investing £59.5 million into the next phase of the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA). The housebuilder is set to create an additional 246 new homes at the multi-million pound NorthBridge development located on Pinkston Road, following the success of the first phase that created 154 homes. Keepmoat will be delivering another multi-tenure community at the second phase of the development site, with more than 41 of the new homes being made available for local housing association Wheatley Homes Glasgow (WHG). Delivering one of the largest regeneration schemes in the UK across multiple phases, the housebuilder is also working with Glasgow City Council to create enhanced and new transport links, green spaces and walking and cycling routes. Tim Metcalfe, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat, Scotland said: “We’re delighted to launch the next phase of this flagship Scottish development, marking a significant step in our continued journey to transform the Sighthill area, providing much needed housing in Glasgow. “Delivered across multiple phases and in close partnership with the local authority, this project reflects our long-term commitment to the city and our ambition to create exceptional places to live. “Following a strategic re-plan to increase the total homes from 824 to 1,154,, we’re excited to move the latest phases forward, ensuring the team at Keepmoat deliver the right mix of quality homes, open space and connectivity into the city so residents can access amenities and opportunities.  “Keepmoat’s focus remains firmly on building sustainable, well-connected communities that stand the test of time. This isn’t just about building houses – it’s about investing in Glasgow’s future.” The development, now named ‘NorthBridge’ in honour of the new footbridge linking the new community with the heart of Glasgow directly across the M8, will create more than 1,150 new homes when complete, replacing 10 tower blocks that were demolished in 2011. Councillor Ruairi Kelly, City Convener for Housing, Development and Land Use at Glasgow City Council, added: “The transformation of Sighthill has been a great success so far with high-quality new homes, a new park and a fantastic environment close to the city centre, and the start of work on the next phase will develop what has already been achieved there as a great place to live.” To find out more about NorthBridge, please visit: www.keepmoat.com/northbridge  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Award-winning developer agrees to buy site of Renault dealership to expand Greengate development portfolio SALFORD, UK, 30 May 2025 – Salboy, the award-winning property developer and funding company, has completed a deal to acquire a prominent development site in Salford’s Trinity Way area, furthering the company’s commitment to regenerating this gateway location. The deal, facilitated by Savills on behalf of Renault, secures a strategically important plot that has operated as a car dealership since the 1990s. The 52,000 sq ft site, which currently houses a showroom and surface car parking, represents the next phase in Salboy’s ongoing transformation of the Trinity Way and Greengate corridor. Reimagining Trinity Way and Greengate has been a strategic priority for Manchester City Council since agreeing a 20-year regeneration plan for the area in 2018, and Salboy has been at the forefront to bring the Council’s vision to life since that plan’s inception. Salboy’s scheme on the Renault site will be its fifth development in eight years in the Greengate area. It follows:  Both Fifty5ive and Local Blackfriars sold out pre-completion, demonstrating the demand for quality homes in the area.  To date, Salboy has delivered new residential and commercial property worth in excess of £185 million GDV to the local area that is called home by more than 1350 individuals and families who want to live close to Manchester city centre and enjoy what Salford has to offer. This latest acquisition allows the company to continue to build on its track record for creating vibrant, connected communities in a rapidly evolving section of Manchester and Salford’s historic border. “We’re excited to finalise this deal, which allows us to continue our regeneration work in an area where we’ve already demonstrated our commitment to creating remarkable places,” said Simon Ismail for Salboy. “This site represents an excellent opportunity to deliver another high-quality development that contributes to the ongoing transformation of Trinity Way.” Salboy is now working with Studio Power to explore a range of design options and development approaches for the site, considering various building heights and configurations to ensure the final scheme complements both the location and the company’s existing developments in the area. Ed Rooney from Savills commented: “Savills are delighted to have concluded this deal with Salboy on behalf of our clients, Renault. We are excited to see the scheme for the site come to fruition and look forward to working with the Salboy team over the next few years as our clients hand over the site on the agreed basis.” Further details about the proposed development will be announced as the design process progresses. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is investing more than £102 million into a housing regeneration scheme at the former Boots site in Nottingham, now named Beeston Canalside, following a partnership with Platform Housing Group. The multi-million pound site will deliver new, energy-efficient and affordable homes, transforming the disused brownfield land. The large-scale regeneration project will see Keepmoat deliver 604 high quality, multi-tenure new homes, with construction due to complete in 2029.  Of the new homes, more than half will be delivered by Platform Housing Group for affordable rent and shared ownership, with 157 allocated for affordable rent and 162 for shared ownership.  Adam Sharpe, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat East Midlands, said: “At Keepmoat, we’re proud to be a brownfield specialist housebuilder and we’re passionate about working to transform sites that have been previously developed and left unused.  “We’re extremely proud to play our part in unlocking one of the most significant land deals in the last decade. We’re also thrilled to be continuing our fantastic work with Platform Housing Group to deliver high quality, sustainable homes set to regenerate this flagship site.” Keepmoat has also recently announced its partnership with P3, a charity that supports individuals and families affected by homelessness and hardships within the Nottinghamshire region.  The housebuilder will donate surplus materials, to be used in the properties managed by the charity – reducing waste whilst supporting those in need. Paula Heatley, New Homes Delivery Director at Platform Housing added: “Sites like this will go a long way in helping the sector address the housing crisis and deliver quality, sustainable places for the people who will eventually get to call them home.  “This is a great example of how key partnership working is and will continue to be as we strive to deliver more affordable homes than ever before and I want to thank all the teams involved in not just the deal to get the site off the ground but also those who are now helping us develop what will be a flagship scheme.” Keepmoat is a top 10 UK partnership homebuilder with a track-record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. To date, almost 70 percent of its current developments are on brownfield sites. To find out more, please visit: www.keepmoat.com/beeston-canalside Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

City of Edinburgh Council Grants Planning Approval for New City Centre Neighbourhood of 168 Homes at Historic Site Artisan Real Estate is to progress with the homes-led transformation of the former Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, Edinburgh following planning approval by The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC).  Councillors at CEC’s Development Sub Committee last Wednesday unanimously granted consent for Artisan’s ambitious proposals to develop the historic brewery site into a sustainable, low-carbon residential neighbourhood delivering 168 new high-quality private and affordable homes. Sitting at the western edge of Edinburgh’s city centre, the Caledonian Brewery was the capital’s last major brewery prior to the ceasing of operations in 2022. The brewery was founded in 1869 by George Lorimer and Robert Clark and its distinctive range of B-listed Victorian buildings provide an important reminder of the city’s once extensive brewing heritage. Welcoming the planning consent, Artisan’s Managing Director for Scotland, David Westwater said: “This is a hugely exciting opportunity to breathe new life into a complex and historically important city centre site, providing a high-quality mix of new homes and affordable housing in line with the Council’s policy to help tackle the city’s housing emergency. “Artisan’s UK-wide expertise as a regeneration specialist will now deliver a sustainable new residential community in an accessible city centre location that will respect, preserve and enhance the rich history of the Caledonian Brewery. Working closely with our heritage experts, we have unravelled the different layers of history and development which have governed the evolution of the site. This has been a model design approach to a very complex and challenging site bringing together a mix of buildings developed at different stages during the last 150 years. “From the very start, Artisan placed the preservation of the site’s unique heritage right at the heart of our approach, creating a distinctive footprint which both reflects the brewery’s historical legacy whilst creating a high-quality and well-connected urban neighbourhood which promises to set new standards for city centre living.” The Caledonian Brewery’s unique heritage and character will govern Artisan’s development approach. Around one fifth of the homes will be housed in the existing listed buildings which will be preserved and repurposed. Additional development proposals will respect and reflect the original footprint of the brewery – including recreating the skyline of the maltings buildings which was demolished following a fire almost 30 years ago. Most of the listed buildings on the site date from the late 19th to early 20th century and were constructed using distinctive red brick with white brick dressings. The existing brewhouse and maltings were built in 1892 following designs by renowned Edinburgh architect Robert Hamilton Paterson, who also designed the Royal Scots War Memorial in the city’s St Giles Cathedral. The brewery currently houses a vast amount of brewing equipment – including what was the last remaining direct fired ‘coppers’ to be used in the UK, which have been attracting the interest of independent breweries across the world. As part of the redevelopment plans, Artisan intends to ‘upcycle’ as much of the internal equipment as possible, allowing the Caledonian Brewery’s significant technical legacy to continue to play a part in today’s global brewing industry. Artisan Real Estate has a strong track record in delivering award-winning sensitive urban regeneration projects. This includes the New Waverley mixed-use development in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and part of the World Heritage Site, as well as completing the transformation of Glasgow’s historic A-Listed Custom House district into a thriving hotel quarter. Mr Westwater added: “Artisan Real Estate is committed to delivering high quality urban living for everyone in well-connected central areas, bringing interest, investment and life back into the heart of our cities. Building high-quality, sustainable homes in sensitive and unique urban sites such as the brewery site is a lengthy, complex and expensive process – but we are confident that our comprehensive proposals will raise the UK bar for the homes-led regeneration of historically important city centre sites across the UK.” The previous operators of the brewery, Heineken UK, invited bids for the site in 2022. A spokesperson for Heineken UK said: “The Caledonian Brewery has been an integral part of Edinburgh’s brewing history and the local community for more than 150 years. We were keen that the legacy of the brewery was maintained and contributed positively to the local community. “Having received several bids for the site, we believed that Artisan’s plans to deliver a 100% residential scheme delivered the best outcome for the community as well as meeting the Council’s ambitions in terms of delivering sustainable housing. We are pleased that the planning consent has now been granted for this exciting city centre neighbourhood to progress which is set to preserve the brewery’s legacy for future generations.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Glasgow City Council has approved plans for the final stage of the long-running Collegelands redevelopment, giving the green light to a £95 million mixed-use scheme in the city’s Calton district. The new project, known as Collegelands Park, will feature two purpose-built student accommodation blocks providing 591 beds, alongside 147 build-to-rent apartments and a new arts centre. A 2.5-acre public park is also included in the plans, offering meadows, orchards, exercise spaces and seating areas designed to enhance the local environment. The development is expected to generate around 250 construction jobs and marks the final phase of a regeneration programme that began over two decades ago. The broader Collegelands project has already delivered offices, homes, retail units and a hotel to the area. Paul O’Donnell, a representative of Glasgow Enlightenment, the development group behind the scheme, said: “It’s fantastic that we are now able to start work on delivering the final piece of the Collegelands jigsaw, creating a completely new neighbourhood that will help enrich the Calton area and address Glasgow’s urgent need for purpose-built student accommodation. “The Collegelands regeneration project began over 20 years ago, so it’s great news for the city that it’s now moving towards completion, bringing new residents and much-needed amenities to the area. We’re grateful for the support of Glasgow City Council and pleased that they share our vision for the future of this community.” The final phase is being seen as a major step forward for the east end of Glasgow, breathing new life into a site that has long been earmarked for transformation. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals